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Ramping up (but no post game tonight because I'm on the East coast)

GAME THREAD: https://dubnationhq.com/p/game-thread-more-minutes-for-thompson

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Kyrie has a hell of a game

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OKC zero free throws at the end of the third? That can’t be right. Google and NBA App.

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> Leonard's absence was the most concerning, as he was expected to play in Tuesday's game before being held out with stiffness in his surgically repaired right knee.

Huh, I thought it was just rest while he ramped up. That's not good... hopefully nothing...

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and just like that, he gets a basket and an and-one... and makes the free throw! I am the anti-jinx.

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I don't recall Ben Simmons being *this* offensively challenged back with the Sixers...

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Happy Elon Musk Twitter acquisition day everyone

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Oct 27, 2022·edited Oct 28, 2022

We may only be two and two,

The rest of the league thinks we're poo,

But whatever the fate,

Of ol' Golen State,

I'll stick with the Warriors. Will you?

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(continuation of valuation thread, I guess)

Saw this on Warriors Nation Facebook page.

Warriors $765M in revenue and $206M operating profit.

Seems semi-realistic numbers to me. So, assuming similar numbers this season, Lacob can pay extra $100M next year. to retain Dray? or not. - may be they need to pay back loans availed to build Chase center.

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Oct 27, 2022Liked by punk basketball

If you thought the Warriors' transition defense was bad....

https://twitter.com/tomhaberstroh/status/1585642331117453314

The Sixers are giving up an embarrassingly-high 139 points per 100 possessions in transition, the worst rate in the NBA this season and on pace to be the worst since @SynergySST began tracking in 2004.

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fun hypothetical: how much could the Lakers get in return if they trade away AD and LeBron?

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Oct 27, 2022·edited Oct 27, 2022

Tonight they battle Miami

playing so bad its uncanny.

But if Poole can defend

and if Wise will contend,

the Dubs may deliver a whammy.

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Wiseman vs. Okongwu should be fun.

My official stance was “trade down and take Halliburton or Okongwu”. I guess the jury is still out on both because of time missed. I still think Wiseman has a higher ceiling, but OO is a better fit.

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Still would like to see Curry and the Kids on the floor with just one other vet depending on positioning.

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Oct 27, 2022Liked by punk basketball

https://twitter.com/JDumasReports/status/1585706884983422976

Andre says he thinks some guys in the second unit have to sacrifice for each other a little more.

In context, he was saying they are all itching to find a role and get going.

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Oct 27, 2022Liked by punk basketball

4 games don’t mean much

Frustration will not change change things

Kerr knows more than you

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